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Pinholes in the Night: Essential Poems from Latin America (Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute Poets in the World),Used
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[A] welldefined, important primer on Latin American poetics.'Booklist'When we read a book we put it in front of our eyes, not behind them, which is to say, more or less, that we open ourselves to a dimension of our future.'Ral Zurita, from the introductionThis intensely focused bilingual anthology pinpoints the heart of Latin American selfidentification. In selecting these fifteen essential poems, Chilean poet Ral Zurita was guided by the question, 'What poem, had it not been written, would have rendered the author another author and Latin American poetry something else?' This extraordinary gathering of talentfrom Jorge Luis Borges and Pablo Neruda to Ernesto Cardenal and Csar Vallejospans the twentieth century.From 'The Heights of Macchu Picchu':How many times in the wintry streets of a city or ina bus or a boat at dusk, or in the deepest loneliness, a night of revelry beneath the soundof shadows and bells, in the very grotto of human pleasureI've tried to stop and seek the eternal unfathomable lodethat I touched before on stone or in the lightning unleashed by a kiss . . .Ral Zurita, winner of the Chilean National Prize for Literature, survived arrest and torture during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. He cofounded CADA (Colectivo de accin de arte), and has created huge poetic art pieces, including poems carved into cliffs that can only be read from the sky.Forrest Gander is a poet, translator, and professor at Brown University. His books have been named finalists for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Award.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pinholes in the Night'? A: 'Pinholes in the Night' focuses on the essence of Latin American identity through poetry, featuring essential works that explore the cultural and emotional landscape of the region.
- Q: Who is the editor of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Raúl Zurita, a renowned Chilean poet known for his impactful contributions to literature and his activism.
- Q: How many poems are included in the anthology? A: The anthology includes fifteen essential poems from various influential Latin American poets.
- Q: Are the poems in this collection bilingual? A: Yes, 'Pinholes in the Night' is a bilingual anthology, presenting poems in both Spanish and English.
- Q: What notable poets are featured in this book? A: The anthology features works from notable poets such as Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda, Ernesto Cardenal, and César Vallejo.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Pinholes in the Night'? A: 'Pinholes in the Night' was published on June 10, 2014.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding format.
- Q: How many pages does the anthology have? A: The anthology contains a total of 374 pages.
- Q: In what category is this book classified? A: 'Pinholes in the Night' is classified under the category of Anthologies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.